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AG51 YTU

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,399 mi
Last recorded132,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 YTU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 132,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 132,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush p bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2016 125,675 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 106,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,862 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 86,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 83,498 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 80,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 76,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,034 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AG51 YTU is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 85,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG51 YTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG51 YTU registered?

AG51 YTU is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AG51 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 YTU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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